Senior Manager, Manufacturing Product & Test Engineering

The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Product & Test Engineering is a leadership role responsible for ensuring that products are designed, validated, and manufactured with robust, scalable, and cost-effective test solutions. This leader will lead product engineering, test engineering, and new product introduction (NPI) through mass production activities within manufacturing, ensuring seamless transition from design to high-volume production. The role partners closely with design, quality, and external partners to deliver high-quality, reliable products while optimizing test coverage, yield, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Execution

  • Lead NPI readiness and manufacturing ramp strategies to ensure successful product launches.
• Product Engineering 
  • Oversee product engineering activities supporting manufacturing, including BOM management, configuration control, and engineering change implementation (ECO/ECN).
  • Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and design for reliability (DFR) principles are embedded in product development.
  • Drive root cause analysis and resolution of product-related issues in production and the field.
• Test Engineering & Validation
  • Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing test strategies, including functional, parametric, environmental, and reliability testing.
  • Optimize test coverage, cycle time, and cost while maintaining product quality and compliance.
  • Oversee test equipment design, validation, calibration, and lifecycle management.
  • Implement advanced test technologies, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and insight.
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Partner with design to ensure smooth product transfers from development to manufacturing.
  • Establish robust validation processes and pilot builds.
  • Drive readiness reviews, risk assessments, and launch performance tracking.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to improve yield, throughput, and reliability.
  • Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and test bottlenecks.
  • Establish KPIs and dashboards for product performance, test efficiency, and manufacturing readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment on product requirements and execution.
  • Support supplier selection and qualification for test equipment and capabilities.
  • Act as a key liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams globally.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Build, lead, and mentor high-performing product and test engineering teams across multiple locations.
  • Develop organizational capability in advanced test engineering, data analytics, and product support.
  • Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, or related field); Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in product engineering or test engineering, with at least 5+ years in a management role.
  • Proven track record supporting complex product portfolios.
• Technical Expertise
  • Deep knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration control, and engineering change processes.
  • Strong expertise in manufacturing test methodologies, test system design, and validation processes.
  • Experience with DFM, DFT, DFR, and reliability engineering principles.
  • Familiarity with automation, data acquisition systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Background in test automation, software-driven testing, and data analytics platforms.
• Leadership & Business Acumen
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.
  • Financial acumen, including capital planning and cost optimization.
  • Track record of successful product launches and manufacturing scale-ups.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to manage complex programs and competing priorities.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and adaptability.

Work Environment & Travel

• Combination of office, lab, and manufacturing environments.
• Travel required (~25%) depending on product lifecycle and location